Saffron risotto (Risotto Milanese)

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Ingredients

• 150gr. arborio rice
• 2 shallots
• 175gr. dry white wine
• 2tbsp butter
• 2 pinches saffron
• 50gr. grated parmesan cheese
• 800gr. chicken broth
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pan.
2. Cut the shallots with a food processor and add them to the butter. Sizzle till they get golden and soft.
3. Add the rice and stir well for a few minutes.
4. Add the wine, lower the heat to medium-high and stir until the alcohol evaporates.
5. Add the saffron.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low and start adding the broth in ladles. Keep stirring often. This should take 15-20 minutes.
7. Add the parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper and let it cook for another couple of minutes.

Saffron risotto (Risotto Milanese)